-ar verb Intermediate

lavar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to wash

The subjunctive conjugation of lavar (regular -ar verb, ranked #262). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo lave
laves
él/ella/Ud. lave
nosotros lavemos
vosotros lavéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. laven

Example sentence

Quiero que tú laves más.

I want you to wash more.

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